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Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh approves extension of retention of govt accommodation by Battle Casualties for a period of one year instead of three months
At present, family/widow of deceased service personnel are entitled to government accommodation for a period of two years which is further extendable by one year and six months based on the merit of the case as per policies of 1999 and 2006.
However, in respect of the service personnel who have sustained battle casualty in actions/operations and invalidated out from service on the same ground are permitted retention of government accommodation for a period of three months only as per existing provisions.
In view of the requirements and demands of the Armed Forces, the government reviewed the existing provisions and Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh decided to extend the provision for retention of government accommodation on the ibid grounds for a period of one year instead of three months to boost the morale of Service personnel.
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Ministry of Heavy Industries
Steps to address technological gap in PSEs
All Central Public Sector Enterprises  function under the administrative jurisdiction of concerned Ministry/Department. The Board of Directors of a CPSE is responsible for regular review of performance of the concerned CPSE, inter-alia, to assess the status of technological standards of the company and to decide on steps to be taken for adoption of latest technologies for reducing cost of production as well as enhancing output/productivity of the company as per its operational needs and business plans, with the approval of the competent authority.
The Department of Public Enterprises has implemented Maharatna, Navratna and Miniratna scheme for CPSEs under which the Boards of such CPSEs are delegated powers, inter-alia, to enter technology joint ventures or strategic alliances and to obtain by purchase or other arrangement technology and know-how as per Government guidelines.
Further, ‘R&D, Innovation, Technology up-gradation’ has been included as a non-financial parameter under the system of Memorandum of Understanding for CPSEs  with a weight of up to 10% in order to provide focus on efforts of management of CPSEs in this regard.
This information was given by the Minister of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises, Prakash Javadekar, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM reiterates his commitment for a cleaner planet.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has reiterated the commitment for a cleaner planet on World Environment Day, today.
“Our Planet and Environment is something we all cherish greatly. Today on World Environment Day, we reiterate our commitment to ensure a cleaner planet. Living in harmony with nature will lead to a better future”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Railways
Central Railway decides to run New 24 more special trains to avoid rush at Kartiki Fair at Pandharpur
Central Railway has decided to run 24 Special trains on Special charges between Pandharpur – Miraj – Kuruduwadi and Latur section to clear the extra rush of pilgrims during Kartiki fair being held at Pandharpur in Maharashtra.
The details are under-
 01401/01402 Miraj - Pandharpur - Miraj Daily specials 
Train No. 01401 special will leave Miraj at 05.30 hrs on 17, 18 & 19 November 2018  and arrive Pandharpur at 08.10 hrs same day.
Train No. 01402 special will leave Pandharpur at 09.50 hrs on 17, 18 &19 November 2018  and arrive Miraj at 13.30 hrs same day.
Halts- Arag, Salgare, Kavathe Mahankal, Dhalgaon, Jath Road, Mhasoba Dongargaon and Sangola
Composition- 15 Sleeper class and 2 General second class.
 01403/01404 Miraj - Kurduwadi - Miraj Daily specials 
Train No. 01403 special will leave Miraj at 14.40 hrs on 17,18 7 19 November 2018  and arrive Kurduwadi at 20.00 hrs same day.
Train No. 01404 special will leave Kurduwadi at 20.30 hrs on 17, 18. and 19November 2018  and arrive Miraj at 00.45 hrs next day.
Halts- Arag, Salgare, Kavathe Mahankal, Dhalgaon, Jath Road, Mhasoba Dongargaon, Sangola, Pandharpur and Modlimb.
Composition- 15 Sleeper class and 2 General second class
 01427/01426 Latur – Pandharpur – Latur Daily specials 
Train No. 01427 special will leave Latur at 07.45 hrs on 19, 20 & 21 November 2018 and 23.11.2018  and arrive Pandharpur at 11.30 hrs same day.
Train No. 01426 special will leave Pandharpur at 14.00 hrs on 19, 20, 21& 23. November 2018  and arrive Latur at 18.15 hrs same day.
Halts- Harangul, Ausa Road, Dhoki, Yedsi, Usmanabad, Pangri, Barshi Town, Shendri, Kurduwadi and Modlimb.
Composition- 8 Sleeper Class and 6 General second class
 01405/01406 Pandharpur – Miraj – Pandharpur specials 
Train No. 01405 special will leave Pandharpur at 10.50 hrs on 17& 18 November 2018  and arrive Miraj at 13.30 hrs same day.
Train No. 01406 special will leave Miraj at 13.50 hrs on 17, 18 November 2018  and arrive Pandharpur at 17.10 hrs same day.
Halts- Sangola, Masoba Dongargaon, Jath Road, Dhalgaon, Kavathe Mahankal, Salgare and Arag
Composition- 2 Sleeper class and 9 General second class.
Reservation- Bookings for special Trains No. 01401, 01402, 01403, 01404, 01405 & 01406 already open and bookings for Train no 01427 & 01426 on Special Charges will open on 17.11.2018 at all PRS locations and through website www.irctc.co.in.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
UNION MINISTER OF JAL SHAKTI RELEASES REPORT OF DYNAMIC GROUND WATER RESOURCE ASSESSMENT FOR THE COUNTRY FOR THE YEAR 2022
The Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat today released the Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report for the entire country for the year 2022. The assessment was carried out jointly by Central Ground Water Board  and States/UTs, which can be used for taking suitable interventions by various stake-holders. As per the 2022 assessment report, the total annual ground water recharge for the entire country is 437.60 billion cubic meters  and annual ground water extraction for the entire country is 239.16 BCM. Further, out of the total 7089 assessment units in the country, 1006 units have been categorized as ‘Over-exploited’.
- Assessment indicates increase in ground water recharge
- Analysis indicates improvement in ground water conditions in 909 assessment units in the country compared with 2017 assessment data
- Total annual ground water recharge for entire country is 437.60 billion cubic meters 
- Annual ground water extraction for the entire country is 239.16 BCM
- Out of total 7089 assessment units, 1006 units categorized as ‘Over-exploited’
- Such joint exercises between CGWB & States/UTs were carried out earlier in 1980, 1995, 2004, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2017 and 2020
A detailed analysis of the information collected from the assessment indicates increase in ground water recharge which may mainly be attributed to increase in recharge from canal seepage, return flow of irrigation water and recharges from water bodies/tanks & water conservation structures. Further, analysis indicates improvement in ground water conditions in 909 assessment units in the country when compared with 2017 assessment data. In addition, overall decrease in number of over-exploited units and decrease in stage of groundwater extraction level have also been observed.
Shri Pankaj Kumar, Secretary, Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti; Ms. Debashri Mukherjee, Special Secretary, DoWR, RD & GR; Shri Subodh Yadav, JS  and Shri Sunil Kumar, Chairman, CGWB were present on the occasion.
Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat releases Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report for the entire country for the year 2022
Cover Page of the Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report
GROUND WATER RESOURCE ASSESSMENT REPORT 2022
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Dr. Manik Saha and Ministers for taking oath in Tripura
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi congratulated Dr. Manik Saha for taking oath as Chief Minister of Tripura and his team for taking oath as Ministers in the state today. The Prime Minister was present on the occasion.
The Prime Minister tweeted :
"Congratulations to Dr. Manik Saha Ji and the entire team which took oath today. This team will certainly deliver on the mandate given by the people once again and add momentum to Tripura’s development journey. My best wishes to them in their efforts.
@DrManikSaha2"
AYUSH
Ayush Hospitals Under NAM
As Public Health is a State subject, setting up of AYUSH hospitals comes under the purview of respective State/UT Governments. However, under Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National AYUSH Mission , there is provision of financial assistance for setting up of up to 50 Bedded Integrated AYUSH Hospital. State/UT Governments are eligible for seeking grant-in-aid under this activity as per NAM guidelines. Ministry of AYUSH has approved one unit of up to 50 Bedded Integrated AYUSH Hospital at Patna during the year 2015-16. An amount of Rs.102.70 Lakhs during the year 2015-16 and Rs.200.00 Lakhs during the year 2019-20 have been approved for setting up of AYUSH hospital at Patna.
The following five Government Ayurvedic Hospitals and Medical Colleges are providing medical facilities in Bihar:
- Govt. Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Patna
- Govt. Ayodhya Shivkumari Ayurvedic College & Hospital Begusarai,
- Govt. Shri Yatindra Narayan Asthang Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Bhagalpur
- Govt. Maharani Rameshwari Bhartiya Chikitsya Vigyan Sansthan, Darbhanga
- Govt. Shri Dhanwantri Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Buxar
Further, Govt. Ayurvedic College & Hospital, Patna and Govt. Ayodhya Shivkumari Ayurvedic College & Hospital Begusarai are imparting Medical education in Ayurveda in Bihar at present.
Ministry of AYUSH is implementing Centrally Sponsored Scheme of National AYUSH Mission through State/UT Governments including Bihar and providing assistance to them as per the proposals received in their State Annual Action Plans .
The Minister of State , Sh. Kiren Rijiju  stated this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha here today.
Ministry of Defence
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AND GALLANTRY AWARDS TO INDIAN NAVY PERSONNEL ON REPUBLIC DAY - 2023
The President has approved awards to Indian Naval personnel on the eve of Republic day celebrations with distinguished service and gallantry awards on the occasion 26 Jan 2023: -
PARAM VISHISHT SEVA MEDAL
1. V ADM RAVINDRA BHARTRUHARI PANDIT, AVSM
2. V ADM BISWAJIT DASGUPTA, AVSM, YSM, VSM
3. V ADM MAKARAND ARAVIND HAMPIHOLI, AVSM, NM
ATI VISHISHT SEVA MEDAL
1. V ADM DEEPAK KAPOOR
2. V ADM ADHIR ARORA, NM
3. R ADM ARVINDAN KATTERI PULIAKODE, VSM
4. R ADM SANJAY SADHU, NM
5. R ADM SAMEER SAXENA, NM
6. R ADM DHIREN VIG, VSM 
7. SURG R ADM CS NAIDU, VSM 
NAO SENA MEDAL 
1. CDR NISHANT SINGH 
BAR TO NAO SENA MEDAL 
1. LT CDR SHASHANK TEWARI, NM 
2. HARIOM SHOKEEN, MCPO II , NM 
NAO SENA MEDAL 
1. SURG R ADM SHANKAR NARAYAN, VSM
2. CMDE PANKAJ SHARMA
3. CMDE ANISH MJ NAIR
4. CMDE SHANTANU JHA
5. CMDE V GANAPATHY
6. CMDE IFTEKHAR ALAM
7. CAPT SAURABH THAKUR
8. CAPT B VASU DHEERAJ
9. LT CDR RAJANIKANT YADAV 
10. LT CDR YOGESH TIWARI 
11. LT CDR ANANT KUKRETI 
VISHISHT SEVA MEDAL
- R ADM S GANTAYET
- CMDE KARI MURLIDHAR
- CMDE HEMANT PADBIDRI
- CMDE VEERAPPA B BELLARY
- CMDE NEERAJ UDAY
- CMDE NADUVIL PISHAROM PRADEEP
- CMDE MUKUL MADHAV SURANGE
- CMDE PRASHANT DATTATRAYA SHIDHAYE
- CMDE MANAV SEHGAL
- CAPT PARTHA UMAKANT BHATT
- CAPT KARTIK MURTHY
- CAPT SAMUEL MAMMEN ABRAHAM
- CAPT GORAV MALHOTRA
- CAPT GAURAV MEHTA
- CAPT  SUNIL DUTT DOGRA
- MAHAVIR PRASAD MCPO I 
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India records lowest New Cases in 7 months; 12,584 found positive in the last 24 hours
25 States/UTs have less than 5,000 Active Cases
Total number of persons found positive with UK variant strain of COVID is 96; no addition in the last 24 hours
India has crossed a crucial milestone in its fight against the global pandemic. The daily new cases have touched a new low today.
12,584 daily new cases were added to the national tally in the last 24 hours after nearly seven months. The daily new cases were 12,881 on 18th June, 2020.
With a sustained, pro-active and calibrated strategy of the Centre based on ‘whole of government’ and ‘whole of society’ approach, the daily new cases have seen a consistent decline. This has ensured a steady fall in daily fatalities too. 167 daily deaths recorded in the last 24 hours.
India’s active caseload has fallen to 2,16,558 today. The share of Active Cases in the total Positive Cases has further compressed to 2.07% of the cumulative caseload.
A net decline of 5,968 cases has been recorded in the total active cases in last 24 hours.
Following the national collective pursuit, 25 States/UTs have less than 5,000 active cases.
On the other hand, 32 States/UTs have less than 10,000 Active Cases.
As a result of expansion in testing infrastructure, positivity rate has also dipped.
India’s weekly positivity rate is 2.06%. 22 States/UTs have weekly positivity rate less than the national average.
The total recovered cases have crossed 1.01 cr  today which translates to a Recovery Rate of 96.49%. The gap between Recovered cases and Active cases continues to grow and presently stands at 98,94,736.
18,385 cases have recovered in the last 24 hours.
80.50% of the new recovered cases are observed to be concentrated in 10 States/UTs.
Maharashtra has reported the maximum number of single day recoveries with 4,286 recoveries. Kerala follows with 3,922 new recoveries. Chhattisgarh recorded another 1,255 daily recoveries.
70.08% of the new cases are concentrated in seven States and UTs.
Kerala reported the maximum daily new cases numbering 3,110in the last 24 hours. Maharashtra recorded 2,438 new cases while Chhattisgarh reported 853 new cases yesterday.
Five States/UTs account for 62.28% of the 167case fatalities reported in the past 24 hours.
Maharashtra reported 40 deaths. Kerala and West Bengal follow with 20 and 16 new deaths, respectively.
The total number of persons found to be positive with the new UK variant genome stands at 96 today. There has been no addition in the past 24 hours.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to interact with students, teachers and parents during ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha 2021’
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi will interact online with students, teachers and parents all over the world during ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha 2021’.
In a series of tweets, the Prime Minister said, "As our brave #ExamWarriors start padding up for their exams, ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha 2021’ returns, this time fully online and open to students all over the world. Come, let us appear for the exams with a smile and without stress! #PPC2021
On popular demand, ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha 2021’ will also include parents and teachers. It’ll be a fun filled discussion on an otherwise serious subject. I call upon my student friends, their amazing parents and hardworking teachers to take part in #PPC2021 in large numbers."
The First edition of Prime Minister’s Interaction Programme with school and college students "ParikshaPeCharcha 1.0" was held at Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi on 16th February, 2018. The second edition of the said Interaction Programme with school and college students "ParikshaPeCharcha 2.0” was also held at Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi on 29th January, 2019. The Third edition of Prime Minister’s Interaction Programme with school students "Pariksha Pe Charcha 2020” was held at Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi on 20th January, 2020.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
NIPCCD HQ organizes a training programme on ‘Child Protection and Mission Vatsalya Portal’ for SJPUs of Rajasthan at Rajasthan Police Academy, Jaipur
NIPCCD Headquarters organized a Training Programme on ‘Child Protection and Mission Vatsalya Portal’ for SJPUs of Rajasthan from 13-15 September, 2023 at Rajasthan Police Academy, Jaipur. 26 Participants attended the programme.
Ministry of Defence
DRDO lab develops automated UV systems to sanitise electronic gadgets, papers and currency notes
Hyderabad based Defence Research and Development Organisation  premier lab, Research Centre Imarat , has developed an automated contactless UVC sanitisation cabinet, calledDefence Research Ultraviolet Sanitiser . It has been designed to sanitise mobile phones, iPads, laptops, currency notes, cheque leafs, challans, passbooks, paper, envelopes, etc.
The DRUVS cabinet is having contactless operation which is very important to contain the spread of virus. The proximity sensor switches, clubbed with drawer opening and closing mechanism, makes its operation automatic and contactless. It provides 360 degree exposure of UVC to the objects placed inside the cabinet. Once the sanitisation is done, the system goes in sleep mode hence the operator need not wait or stand near the device.
DRUVS Cabinet
The RCI has also developed an automated UVC currency sanitising device, called NOTESCLEAN. Bundles of currency notes can be sanitised using DRUVS, however disinfection of each currency notes using it will be a time consuming process. For that purpose, a sanitising technique has been developed, where one has to just place the loose currency notes at the input slot of the device. It picks the notes one by one and makes them pass through a series of UVC lamps for complete disinfection.
Automated UVC currency sanitising device NOTESCLEAN
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Ministry of Education
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan participates in International Conclave on "Digital Transformation and Internationalization of the Higher Education”
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan called for a new knowledge network by creating synergy between Indian and global institutions
Union Education and Skill Development Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan participated and addressed the Inaugural Session of the International Conclave on "Digital Transformation and Internationalization of the Higher Education" which was organized by the Deakin University in association with TCS in Delhi, today.
Shri Pradhan was joined with Prof. Ian Martin, VC, Deakin University, Shri Subramaniam Ramadorai, Prof. C Rajkumar, Founding VC, OP Jindal University, Mr. Mathew Johnston and other thought leaders from India & Australia in the International Conclave on ‘Digital Transformation and Internationalisation of Education’.
Shri Pradhan said that India and Australia share a long relationship based on shared values. Our partnership in the education and skill sectors is going from strength to strength. India aspires to lead the Industrial Revolution 4.0. India-Australia partnership can play a major role in this journey.
Shri Pradhan added that knowledge is a critical pillar of any civilization. Indian civilization has always been knowledge-based and knowledge-driven. Taking this forward, India is implementing NEP 2020. Challenge today is educating and skilling the vast population in the 15-25 age group.
He also said that there is a new “Digital Lifestyle” taking shape in India. From indigenous 5G by end of 2023 to world leadership in digital payments, upcoming digital university and networking all villages with high-speed internet, India’s digitisation is creating new opportunities.
Shri Pradhan also called for new knowledge networks with international institutions setting up campuses in India and Indian institutions too going global. Later, He added that India has always enriched society with wisdom. In the ever-evolving world, Indian knowledge networks will be for the benefit of humanity.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister’s meeting with Japan-India Association 
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met former Japanese Prime Ministers Yoshiro Mori and Shinzo Abe on 24 May 2022 in Tokyo, Japan. Yoshiro Mori is the current Chairperson of the Japan-India Association  while Shinzo Abe will be taking over this role shortly. The JIA, established in 1903, is one of the oldest friendship associations in Japan.
Prime Minister appreciated the significant contributions made by JIA under the leadership of Yoshiro Mori in promoting exchanges between India and Japan in political, economic and cultural fields. Prime Minister conveyed his best wishes to Shinzo Abe on his new responsibilities and looked forward to the JIA continuing its important role.
The leaders also discussed the broad canvas of India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership as well as the shared vision of India and Japan for a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific. Discussions were held on ways to further promote cultural and people-to-people ties.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
NHAI Accepts Suggestions from Industry Body CEAI to Improve Ease of Doing Business in National Highways sector
In order to further improve the ease of doing business, NHAI has agreed to most of the suggestions made by industry body,theConsulting Engineers Association of India .
NHAI reports that CEAI had submitted suggestions pertaining to areas that include Omnibus Bank Guarantee, Performance Parameters of Consultants, Approval of DPR, Value Engineering, Technical Capacity Provisions, Evaluation of Bids etc. After having detailed deliberation with the industry body, NHAI agreed with most of the suggestions made by them. Suggestions which were outside the purview of NHAI have been sent to the related authorities for consideration. Further, NHAI assured the body that all good suggestions facilitating smooth working with the Consultants shall be positively considered in the future as well.
Some of the key suggestions accepted by NHAI are highlighted as below:
- Suggestions regarding Omnibus Bank Guarantee system has been accepted by NHAI and guidelines have been issued on the matter.
- Suggestionsregardinguse of innovative technology / material has been accepted. NHAI has asked the Consultants to propose new technologies while preparing DPRs and wasteful expenditure items should be avoided.NHAI also assured that the approval process of various stages of DPR shall be expedited.
- NHAI has reiterated its commitment to ensure timely payments to the Consultants.
- Under Technical Capacity Provisions, cap on the number of projects awarded to a Consultant will be linked to the Consultant’s performance and its rating on the Vendor Performance Evaluation System.
NHAI has further reported that it is committed to improve ease of doing business and facilitate better working relationship with all its stakeholders.
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Ministry of Finance
Income Tax Department conducts searches in Gujarat
The Income Tax Department carried out a search and seizure operation on 20.07.2022 on a prominent business conglomerate engaged in diversified fields of Textiles, Chemicals, Packaging, Real estate and Education. The search action covered a total of 58 premises, spread across Kheda, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Kolkata.
As a result of the search operation, various incriminating evidences in the form of documents and digital data have been found and seized. These evidences reveal that the group has been engaged in large scale tax evasion by adopting various methods, including, by way of unaccounted cash sales outside the books of account, booking of bogus purchases and on-money receipts from real estate transactions. The group has also been found involved in layering of unaccounted sums through share premium from Kolkata-based shell companies. Certain instances of unaccounted income generated through cash based ‘sarafi’  advances made have also been found.
It was also found that the group has been involved in profiteering through manipulation of share prices of its listed companies through operators. Evidences seized also reveal that the group has been siphoning off funds through fictitious entities for personal use of promoters. Further, analysis of evidence suggests that the group is also involved in manipulation of books of account of its public limited companies.
The search action has resulted in unearthing unaccounted transactions exceeding Rs.1000 crore. So far, unaccounted cash of Rs. 24 crore and unexplained jewellery, bullion etc. valued at Rs. 20 crore have been seized during the course of search.
Further investigations are in progress.